Northampton named ‘sanctuary’ for trans, gender diverse
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council officially accepted a resolution that makes Northampton a sanctuary city for transgender and gender diverse people during its Oct. 1 regular meeting.
Ballot measure approval would allow psychedelic plants
Massachusetts voters will decide on Nov. 5 whether to allow for home growth and therapeutic use of psychedelic plants and fungi, like “magic mushrooms.”
Question asks voters to decide on tipped minimum wage increase
Massachusetts voters will determine Nov. 5 if tipped employees should have the same or lower minimum wage than the state’s standard minimum wage.
‘One-stop wellness destination’ opens in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — A one-stop shop for integrated health services has officially opened on 40 Main Ave. in Easthampton.
Westfield mansion won’t be saved, but features may be salvaged
WESTFIELD — The city’s Historical Commission isn’t trying to stop the demolition of the Atwater mansion, but it is trying to save some historically significant items in the 1896 house.